Two floating urban parks made entirely of reclaimed plastic waste, one in the Netherlands and the other in Germany, demonstrate the value and potential of reusing plastic debris to create public green spaces.

The floating urban parks offer green open … Read More...

Garden pots and planters come in a lot of sizes, shapes, styles and materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Whether yours is a small urban container garden or one that’s part of a large suburban patio, when it … Read More...

I stood shoulder to shoulder six weeks ago (feels like six months ago) with some of the 1.4 million visitors that had descended upon New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Little did any of us know then that the Coronavirus was … Read More...

This post is contributed by Canadian horticultural therapist, Bianca van der Stoel. Horticultural therapists are educated in plant science, human science, horticultural therapy principles and have experience in the application of horticultural therapy practices. 

The first time Luella and I … Read More...

Photos: Robin Plaskoff Horton

Whether the new decade begins on January 1, 2020, or January 1, 2021, is a matter of debate. Whichever it may be, I hope during this period we’ll see the enactment of The Green New Deal… Read More...

For gardeners and non-gardeners alike, here’s my curated collection of 23 gardening gifts for Mother’s Day—including some delicious finds for relaxation.

Mini Ceramic Planters on Bamboo Tray
Whether on a windowsill or tabletop, these small ceramic plant pots of different … Read More...

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As a traveler with lifelong wanderlust, I can really appreciate the Bohemian or “Boho-chic” style, a carefree and spirited aesthetic adopted from the Romanis (as self-described), a nomadic ethnic group most refer to as “gypsies.” 

Photo by Jordi Sanchez.… Read More...

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Some Holiday Reading: Your Favorite Posts From 2018

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It was an unseasonably warm autumn day as I strolled along the water’s edge shaded by a canopy of trees. I took my place in line (or “queued up” as the Brits say) to board the 55 minute London Waterbus … Read More...

You won’t accidentally stumble onto Gibbons Rent, a tiny narrow cut-through between Magdalen and Bermondsey Streets in London SE1. Tucked away in the shadow of the towering spire-like skyscraper known as The Shard and close to the busy London Bridge … Read More...